Shortly before being harvested, half-shaded senchas from Japan are lightly covered to mimic the growing conditions of tea trees out in the wild. A grand example of such favorable practice, this rich and invigorating kabusecha sets itself apart with zesty melon-like umami notes.

No. Infusions
4

Amount (tsp. / ml)
2 / 250

Temperature
50-60 °C

This “new tea” or first-harvest bounty rightly deserves its top billing among Japan’s most lauded green teas. Bridging the gap between sencha and gyokuro teas, our Penumbra is carefully shaded a few days before picking to simulate the natural growing conditions of wild tea trees. The resulting mild and mellow cup excels at two archetypal Japanese virtues: utmost refinement and restraint. The undisputed highlight among Japan’s semi-shaded kabusecha shincha teas, rolled into shiny dark tea needles, yields a vibrant and luminous jade-green cup. A treat for the senses, it balances an enchantingly subtle scent with spring-like zest and just a touch of sweetness.